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VOIP Ubiquity

The general switch to Voice over Internet Protocol, usually to save money

Implications - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) describes the act of making phone calls over the internet, either for free, or at very low prices, through services like Skype. The credit crunch will likely spur more caution to cell phone bills, making the switch to free VoIP much more appealing.
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Voip - The shift to free or low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, like Skype or Google Voice, due to cost savings or remote work.
2. Wireless Everything - Mobile phones evolving and integrating Skype or other VoIP technologies while improving on usability, portability, and functionality.
3. Eco-conscious Products - Eco-friendly phones created from sustainable materials, such as recycled plastic or natural materials, that satisfy demand for sustainable and profitable alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The telecommunications sector must adapt to respond to increased customer demand for free or low-cost VoIP services to maintain sustainability while improving user experience.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry must capitalize on wireless technology, improving connectivity and transforming the way customers access voice and messaging services.
3. Green Technology - The green technology sector must capitalize on increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Companies must improve on environmentally-friendly features and develop profitable alternatives while still satisfying customer demand for compatible products.
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Popularity
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Megatrends
8 Featured, 2 Examples:
103,653 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Oct 07 — Sep 08
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Featured Examples

Free Phone Calls
Free Phone Calls
Magic Jack USB Phone Gizmo
Want free phone calls? From a landline? Like those long hold times to tech support or your credit card company? Magic Jack is a USB device that allows you to plug a regular phone into your computer and… MORE
play_circle_filledSkype-Enabled WiFi Internet Tablet
Skype-Enabled WiFi Internet Tablet
Nokia N810
Congrats to Nokia for putting out a pure Internet phone. The Nokia N810 is not a cellular phone, but it does have built-in Skype so you can call wherever you have WiFi access. It also has an integrated… MORE
Fake iPhone Landlines
Fake iPhone Landlines
The OpenFrame Home Phone
A few more years from now, it is possible that landlines will be considered prehistoric. With the presence of high tech innovations like Apple's iPhones, it's not that hard to imagine. The OpenFrame… MORE
1960's USB Microphones
1960's USB Microphones
For Retro Skype Serenades?
Some people really just have a thing for retro. If you are one of them, this USB microphone is perfect for you. This 1960s USB microphone uses radio-frequency identification; no wires are used. The microphone… MORE
Fringing
Fringing
Fring Your Friends With Mobile to VOIP Technology
Using your cell phone to call with any Voip Provider, saving on your phone bill... that's Fring, a cool free tiny application that runs on many mobile phone operating system, and allows you to load your… MORE
PSP Phone Hacks
PSP Phone Hacks
PSP Slim Furikup
Nearly every loyal fan of the PSP would have heard about the rumours and even seen some of the concept photos of the highly anticipated PSP Phone Mobile. However hackers have gone overdrive beforehand… MORE
Emotion Sensing Eco Phone
Emotion Sensing Eco Phone
FuChat Cordless Phone
Imagine a phone that could sense your emotions and give you visual and audio alerts ahead of time and you will get FuChat. It is a concept phone that could save you from making the kind of phone calls… MORE
Eco-friendly VoIP Phones
Eco-friendly VoIP Phones
The Pappa Phone by Hulger
The Pappa*Phone launched by Hulger is the world’'s first wooden VoIP phone. It was created by Furni, a company based in Montreal. The natural beauty of a single piece of American walnut can be seen from… MORE